Let's continue taking a look at some awesome graphic novels and picture books for kids, this time focusing on ages 7 to 10. You can take a look at my recommendations for ages 4 to 7 here. Or click on the graphic above to see the entire list, for all ages, on Pinterest. (Don't worry, you don't have to have an account!)

AGES 6/7 TO 10ISH

Bink and Gollie by Kate DiCamillo: Currently a series of three books. Kate DiCamillo is possibly the most talented author currently writing for kids. (I know, that's very opinionated.) This is an award winning, quirky series about friendship.

Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures by Kate DiCamillo: Last year's Newbery Award Winner! I mentioned that Kate DiCamillo is amazing. And this one bends genres ... a little bit of graphic, a little bit of illustrated novel.

Bad Kitty by Nick Bruel: Hilarious fun! And I love how Bruel has published both picture and chapter books featuring his protagonist, Bad Kitty.

Odd Duck by Cecil Castellucci: Beautiful story about friendship and appreciating differences. This is one of my 9 year old's favorite graphics.

The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey: The mac daddy of all graphic novel series. Kids LOVE these! And their consistently on the top of banned books lists due to lots of potty humor. On principle alone, you should buy one!

AGES 8 AND UP

To Dance: A Ballerina's Graphic Novel by Siena Cherson Siegel: An award-winning story of struggle and triumph in the name of a dream. I think my 8 year old read this no less than a hundred times.

El Deafo by Cece Bell: Brand new in August 2014! Combines the graphic format with a tale about an other-abled kid.

Big Nate: I Can't Take It! by Lincoln Peirce: Easier reading level than Wimpy Kid. Series of multiple novels and cartoon compilations.

A Book Long Enough

This blog is made up of book recommendations and reviews for kids and adults, written by a librarian/person who is always looking for her next book fix. I also write about book gifts, crafts, decor, and more.

WHY I'm here (this week, at least)

Well, I relish reading books, of course, but I also enjoy talking and writing about them. The best part about being a librarian is the journey you get to take with fellow readers.

Sometimes relationships form as part of that journey, and I get to travel down a road of discovery as I learn more and more about what a reader likes and s/he is kind enough to provide me with feedback. It's somewhat like searching for an archaeological treasure à la Indiana Jones (my first career choice as a little girl), but a bit less dangerous.

My first love is children's literature, which I chose as my study path in library school. Fast forward a decade later, and I'm also a mama of three, which has added a deeper, more personal level to my interest in children's books.

And just in case I sound like I only speak "kid lit," don't be fooled; I've been known to consume adult books to occasionally escape my beloved offspring. Like daily.

Reading, to me, is life.

This blog is made up of book recommendations for both adults and children by a librarian who is always looking for her next book fix.